CVE-2024-56596: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir The stbl might contain some invalid values. Added a check to return error code in that case.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 5.4.287
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.231
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.174
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.120
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.66
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/839f102efb168f02dfdd46717b7c6dddb26b015e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ff7579554571d92e3deab168f5a7d7b146ed368 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97e693593162eef6851d232f0c8148169ed46a5c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9efe72eefd4c4a7ce63b3e4d667d766d2b360cb4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b62f41aeec9d250144c53875b507c1d45ae8c8fc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7d376f94f72b020f84e77278b150ec1cc27502c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff9fc48fab0e1ea0d423c23c99b91bba178f0b05

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56596? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: jfs: fix array-index-out-of-bounds in jfs_readdir The stbl might contain some invalid values. Added a check to return error code in that case. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-56596? +

CVE-2024-56596 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56596? +

CVE-2024-56596 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-56596? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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